Dr. David Andrew Campbell, D.C.

Yes, a rib can pop back into place. Many times they lose their normal articulation of movement when someone bends over awkwardly, sneezes or coughs multiple times. Your ribs have two motions; a caliper style movement opening outward from the front and a bucket handle movement up and down. Sometimes when ribs dislocated or "subluxate", they can re-occur more frequently and require manual intervention.

the answer to this question depends on several factors:
a.) Is there an injury and/or trauma to the shoulder joint?
b.) Is there injury to the rotator cuff musculature itself?
c.) how long has the problem been there?
These 3 components usually help me determine the length of time it takes for a shoulder problem to resolve. If only musculature is affected, it is usually quicker. If there is injury to an of the shoulder joints ( this includes the glenohumeral joint, A/C joint and the S/C jt.) then the time can be longer. If posture is poor, it will take longer. If the problem has been getting worse over several months and years even, then it is probable that several treatments will be required.

Magnesium counteracts the calcium that most people have excess amounts of in their diet because of dairy and many of the products that include dairy in them. Balancing out the Mg and Ca in the body helps relax the muscles. Epson salt baths are great for this as it is a Magnesium salt and is easily absorbed into the skin. Valerian root is also a great supplement to relax muscles.

Definitely. This is one of the common symptoms we treat in our clinic. Many of the problems with numbness and/or tingling people have, is directly related to their lower cervical spine and the brachial plexus which is the bundle of nerves that service your entire arm. Compression in the neck and shoulder contribute to most of the numbness people experience in their forearm and hand.

Depending on why your shoulders are uneven, yes a chiropractor can help with the-aligning the body and shoulder relative to the rest of the body. Postural problems can usually be identified that contribute to the shoulders being up level. Get evaluated and maybe something can be done.

There can be several reasons why your back hurts. Do you sit a lot? Do you stretch and move regularly? Did you injure your spine in sports, car accidents or falls in your earlier years? All of these can creat back pain; by themselves or in combination. Have someone evaluate you to determine the cause.

Without actually seeing you and what your history is, I suggest people come to see me a couple of times in the first week. After that, they have been given a series of stretches and exercises to help manage and improve the pain on their own. After the pain and/or stiffness subsides to the point that you are satisfied, I would recommend you return when you need to. Let your body tell you when it is time. Some patients prefer to set up standing appointments several weeks in advance, others simply call when they need us.
Hope this answers your question.

In Health,

Dr. David Campbell, DC